Flattening and Patching
Monday 9 July 2018HOW TO FLATTEN VENEERS: After covering the bench with newsprint to contain…
Understanding Abrasives
Monday 9 July 2018Powdered glass ~5 Mohs scaleEmery ~7.5-8.5 Mohs scaleGarnet ~7.5-8.5 Mohs scaleAluminium oxide…
Frame Saws
Monday 9 July 2018For long sweeping curves a frame saw is ideal (PHOTOGRAPH BY EDWARD…
Making a Workbench
Monday 9 July 2018Nat tackles the glue-up and assembly……of mortise and tenoned end framesFor cramping…
Hand Veneering
Monday 9 July 2018Modern commercial veneers are stored in sealed wrappings, keeping leaves in the…
Mortice and Tenons
Monday 9 July 2018The timber marked up ready for cutting the mortice. In normal use…
All about Morticing Machines
Monday 9 July 2018The end of the bit is bigger in diameter than the chiselDrill-powered…
How to Price the Job
Monday 9 July 2018A clearly stated invoice avoids customer confusion and potential unpleasantness laterCalculate for…
How to Dovetail with a Router and Jig
Monday 9 July 2018Nick using his dovetail jig to remove waste between pinsDovetailing jig with…
How to Press Veneer
Monday 9 July 2018Veneers are stacked up to keep them flat in storageBack in the…